Window-shutter



(No Model.)

0. E. WEBER.

WINDOW SHUTTER.

m I J m 0M 2 w n QQFWYT m W I I. w 9 d m J RI 2 a fig 4 xxx g P E \M M lr 3 l j WITNESSES 0, on the inside and at the lower end. groove D formsa vertical slot, F, at the top NITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

CHARLES E. WEBER, OF MONROEVILLE, INDIANA.

WINDOW-SHUTTER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 271,384, dated January30, 1883,

Application filed September 16, 1662. (No model.)

10 all whom ti. may concern:

Be it known that I, CHARLES E. WEBER, a citizen of the United States,residing at Monroeville, in the county of Allen and State of Indiana,have invented a new and useful Window-Sh utter, of which the followingis a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings. 7

This invention relates to window-shutters, and has for its object toprovide certain new and useful means for adjusting the slats thereof sothat the vision may be unobstructed, to admit of the slats being openedany desired space and securely fastened from outside interference, andto provide, also, a simple, durable, inexpensive, and efficient device.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view of a panel of myimprovedshutter. Fig. 2 is a vertical sectional view thereof. Fig. 3 is ahorizontal sectional view on the line 00 :r, Fig. 2. Fig. 4. is aperspective detail view of one of the slat-staples. Fig. 5 is anothervertical sectional view on line 3 y, Fig. 3; and Fig. 6 is a detailsectional view.

Referring to the drawings, A designates the frame, in which are pivotedthe cross-slats B. One of the sides 0 of the frame is provided on itsinner edge with a vertical groove, D, into which opens a slot, E, in theface of side The and bottom, where the cross-pieces G G of thet'ramejoin the side piece, 0.

H is a vertically-sliding bar or rod, which works in groove D, and isretained in place by slots F F. It is provided with a screw pin or bolt,I,projecting through slot E, and provided with a thum b-nut, J. Thesurface of side piece, U, around slot E is preferably faced with ametallic plate, K, against which nut J binds. Bar H is provided on itsinner edge with a row of staples, L, through which pass staples M,

depending from the edge of slats B. Staples M are substantiallyU-shaped, and have their ends N N bent inwardly. The ends N N are driveninto the edge of the slat, and the U- bodyllll extends down from theedge, as shown, below the pivot of the slat.

The operation and advantages of my inven tion will be readilyunderstood. When nut J is loosened it may be used as a knob to elevateor lower rod H, the screw-bolt I moving in slot E. This movement of rodH will of course act, through staples L M, to open or close the slats tothe desired point, when by tightening nut J the slats and rod H will belocked in position.

The device is exceedingly simple and convenient, and may be manufacturedat about the same cost as the former style with a central rod. Besides,it is far more durable in construction.

1 claim as new 1. The combination of the frame having the pivoted slatsB, provided with edge staples, M, and piece 0, having longitudinal edgegroove, D, terminating in a slot at each end, and slot E, a slidingoperating-bar, H, having a row of edge staples, L, and a screw pin orbolt, I, and a thumb-nut, as set forth.

2. The combination, with the slats B, adapted to be operated by asliding bar at the edge, and pivoted in the frame, of the substantially.U-shaped staples M, having inturned ends and arranged to depend fromthe end of the slat, as set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixedmy signature in presence of two witnesses.

CHARLES EDWARD WEBER.

Witnesses:

' J NO. A. CORBALEY, FRANKLIN FREESE.

